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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

A simple and classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g spaghetti
  • 200 g Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • to taste salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the freshly ground black pepper and toast for about 1 minute.
  3. 3. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  4. 4. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the black pepper. Toss to combine.
  5. 5. Gradually add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, tossing the pasta constantly and adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  6. 6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta, Quick
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